The proposed HUB (Hybrid Use Building) would be made up of indoor and outdoor spaces for a wide range of events and activities relating to both the park and the wider neighbourhoods. These could include a new path and gate between the park and the adjacent shopping centre, community gardens, a sheltered outdoor seating space for events like cinema or concerts, an indoor multi-use space, a multi-purpose sports pitch, and café or kiosk. Because it is unlikely that there will be funding to build all the proposed facilities at once, a strategy has been developed so that different parts of the proposal can be added over time.

Central to the design is a path- “The “Plug-in Path”- that would provide a short cut and direct connection between the park and Tesco shopping centre. By increasing the movement of people through this corner of the park this path would also improve the feeling of safety.

The Plug-in Path is a programmed surface- i.e. it contains lighting, seating, play equipment, etc as well as an electricity and water supply which can be tapped into as required. It contains everything needed to allow different events to take place. For example, if a group organizes a food market in the park, the stalls can set up on the Plug-in Path and simply connect into the power and water supply and they’re ready to go. Likewise, a DJ can plug their decks in for an outdoor disco. Or it might be cinema, theatre, concerts, parties, a fun-fair…..- the list is endless! In short it provides the potential for many varied uses- and users!

The Plug-in Path connects all the HUB facilities- it is the shared surface that is used by everyone, all age-groups.

Download Woodvale HUB poster here